Viral Killer Whale Video: 7 Of The Best Ever
Our Killer Whale video roundup features real footage of the apex marine predators at their element.
Killer Whales, or Orcas, are likely the most majestic, beautiful, yet frightening creatures out in the Earth’s waters today.
This is the ultimate apex predator and no other large sea creature is safe from it: Not even the Blue Whale!
Lucky for us, they don’t target humans as prey and can even be quite friendly out in the wild. So, we’ve searched for the most popular killer whale videos from recent years up till 2017 and featured 7 of the best you can find below.
Have a look at them.
Viral Killer Whale Videos Up Till 2017
1) Beyond The Tide: Kayaking With Killer Whales
This one of the most popular killer whale videos of all time. And, although the publishers uploaded it not up to two months back, it already has almost 4 million views!
This video is an episode of Beyond the Tide. In this adventure, Coyote and Mark go kayaking in the waters of the Straight of Georgia, the Salish Sea bordering parts of BC (Canada) and USA. They end up right on the water next to a pod of one of the largest predators in the world.
The killer whales even come close for a better look before swimming off.
Uploaded on Youtube by Brave Wilderness.
2) Freediving With Orcas Featuring Underwater Photographer Jacques de Vos
Jacques de Vos is a South African underwater photographer that has dreamt of coming close to killer whales from when he was a kid. Now in adulthood, he spends most his time freediving with the fearsome predators.
In this particular killer whale video, (shot in Norway) the expedition turns even more surreal when a humpback whale shows up for a curious look at Jacques.
Uploaded on Youtube by Reb Bull.
3) Pod Of 11 Desperate Orcas Trapped In Vast Ice
This incident happened a few years back but is still relevant because large sea mammals still get trapped in ice to date.
In a remote village called Inukjuak, northeastern Canada, a pod of 11 killer whales were trapped after the water they were swimming in quickly froze. The ice covering the surface left just a small area of open water for the mammals to breathe through.
Rescue plans were abandoned because help was too far away to get to the orcas on time.
So, residents, the Canadian government, and the whole world watched helplessly as the animals ranging from 16 to about 26 feet took turns struggling for days to come up for air through the tiny break in the ice.
However, in an unexpected stroke of luck, the creatures dramatically freed themselves.
Uploaded on Youtube by ABC News
4) First Ever Adult White Killer Whale Video
Researchers working in Russian waters under the Far East Russia Orca Project spotted a one-of-a-kind dolphin: An all-white adult killer whale.
This is an extremely rare creature indeed. In fact, even when a few popped up in the past, none ever lived to adulthood. Researchers named this killer whale “Iceberg.”
Uploaded on Youtube by ODN News.
5) Orca Pod Hunting A Fin Whale
Nature can be cruel and watching killer whales hunt is a testament to that fact.
This killer whale video has already scored over 12 million views. In the footage, an orca pod chase, bite and drag down a a fin whale. Remember that despite its large size, the fin whale is one of the fastest whales in the ocean.
Although the giant creature attempts to flee the scene, the killer whales swiftly block its escape. It eventually succumbs to its attackers.
This spectacular predatory display was captured in the Gulf of California.
Uploaded on Youtube by Animal Wire. Footage © The One Baja http://www.theonebaja.com/
6) Near Miss During Shamu Show At Sea World
For long we’ve been talking about the absolutely unacceptable practice of keeping orcas and other dolphins in captivity. The below killer whale video is a shocking example of the dangers captivity poses for humans and the animals themselves.
A member of the audience captured this video on November 15, 2006. It shows part of the popular Shamu Show at Sea World in San Diego. Apparently, one of the killer whales dragged a male trainer underwater and kept him down for some time.
And, you’ll notice the other trainers are in a panic trying to distract the other killer whales. Fortunately, the trapped trainer somehow makes it out alive though you’ll notice he’s clearly limping!
Even so, he could have been killed like Dawn Brancheau was.
It’s unbelievable that even after incidents like this one, Sea World and other dolphinariums still keep these creatures for show and profit.
Uploaded on Youtube by rrc00j02.
7) Killer Whales Charge Blue Whale
This is another footage of killer whales going for a whale. This time their target is the largest creature on Earth: the Blue Whale.
Drone footage shows the pod charging and striking a blue whale in a frightening and well organized manner. It occurred off the coast of Monterey, California.
However, researchers later said it appears the orcas were doing it to harass the whale just for fun.
Uploaded on Youtube by National Geographic.
Have you seen any other viral killer videos lately? Do let us know in the comments
Video 5 reminds me of videos I have seen of killer whales hunting gray whales. Usually they attack mothers with the goal of killing their babies to eat. Once they kill the baby, they only eat the lower jaw and the tongue. It is a sad, gruesome thing to watch.
#2 It was amazing to watch the humpback whale showing up for a curious look at Jacques.
1) Beyond The Tide: Kayaking With Killer Whales
Oh! WOW! I was getting nervous for the people in their kayaks! I know they were ok, but hearing the sounds of the killer whales blow holes, how close they got, and the fact that they were only in those small kayaks, made me nervous and excited! Pretty cool!! Thank you for sharing!
That was a once in a lifetime shot of the albino whale, it was beautiful!
Re: Video #6 – I completely agree that SeaWorld should be shut down.
7) Killer Whales Charge Blue Whale Video was scary for that big blue whale 🐳 It seemed to be just have a nice relaxing swim when the killer whales seemed to be picking on the whale! I’m glad the big blue whale 🐳 got away! I bet a slap of its tail would knock some sense into them!! It takes more than one killer whale to attack the big blue one! (Not fair)
i would not get in the water with these
Video #6 I agree that SeaWorld is a disservice to marine life.
Makes me think twice about kayaking….
2) Freediving With Orcas Featuring Underwater Photographer Jacques de Vos WOW! Is all that I can say! I would be to scared to swim like that so close to those mean beasts! These guys are brave!!
Whales are just so majestic!
Like the killer whale one. Great video. They look awesome
Hmm, just harassing the blue whale for fun???
Surrounded by KILLER WHALES! wow I would have been so scared
3) Pod Of 11 Desperate Orcas Trapped In Vast Ice
I never thought about these big bad mammals could drown or suffocate! It was kind of frightening to see and know that bit of information. I don’t like to see any one or thing suffer or die!
I watched the video of 4) First Ever Adult White Killer Whale.
I thought it was amazing 🤩 I didn’t know that there were anything as cool as a white whale 🐳
Are the white whales only females??
Thank you for sharing this phenomenon!
The excitement of swimming with such majestic creatures!
5) Orca Pod Hunting A Fin Whale
I felt so bad for that big boy whale! It wasn’t fair!! It looked like there were 4 killer whales after that one! I don’t know why I finished watching the video! I think I was hoping that the Fin Whale would get away with his fast speed!
I can’t choose one – they are all amazing
Sea world is jail for whales. Shut it down.
TOP TEN Killer Whale (Orca) Encounters Caught On Tape) I don’t know if these people are doing this for money or science or a hobby! All I know is they are a bunch of brave souls! I thank them otherwise I would have not seen these awesome mammals for myself!!
I love these creatures they are so beautiful and Magestic. I hope that these creatures are around in 50 years or longer so that my grand daughter and her future daughter will be able to enjoy them as much as I have over the years
I Don see how people swim with killer whales knowing what vicious killers they are. I would be terrified.
6) Near Miss During Shamu Show At Sea World
If I didn’t see it with my own eyes, I don’t think I would have believed it! I wondered
What happened! That was scary! I loved how the other trainers immediately turned into rescuers! I did see the man limping going behind the curtain. I am glad he made it!
My favorite is the video of Jacques de Vos because of the beautiful imagery.
Thaqt would be interesting to have those whales up that close to u.
My favorite videos is #3 Pod Of 11 Desperate Orcas Trapped In Vast Ice. It is very informative how much of a problem this has become for our dolphin friends.
7) Killer Whales Charge Blue Whale
I didn’t think that killer whales played liked with the blue whale. However, researchers later said it appears the orcas were doing it to harass the whale just for fun.
Surprise!
For #1 Beyond The Tide: Kayaking With Killer Whales I just think it is so cool to be alongside the dolphins!!!
I watch these poor wales do what comes natural and I don’t blame them they need to be let go
I would like to see these creatures up close.
1) Beyond The Tide: Kayaking With Killer Whales They were braver than me, I just love whales!
4) First Ever Adult White Killer Whale Video That was so cool to see!!!
6) Near Miss During Shamu Show At Sea World I love Shamu but not making money off him.
I watched the 2) Freediving With Orcas Featuring Underwater Photographer Jacques de Vos video. The photographer Jacques de Vos has an eye 👁 of a genius! He’s also very brave. I liked the video!
Video #6 is clearly an example of why killer whales shouldn’t be kept in captivity and made to perform.
There have been no documented fatal attacks on humans by orcas in the wild
I think I have run out of new orca videos to comment on, but the ones that I saw were really good! IF you have more, I would be glad to see them.
Video #1 – It’s so amazing to see them in the wild and in large pods
Video #3 – How amazing that they freed themselves!
the white whale is really pretty
3) Pod Of 11 Desperate Orcas Trapped In Vast Ice
This shows how strong and resilient these wonderful creatures are!!!
video#4 – How magnificent. I hope it remains unharmed and free in the wild.
its not for me
really brave people
The whales are beautiful! I would love to swim with them, but not be their meal 🥘
Thank you for all the videos and great information about them!’
Video # 5 – Such awesome tactics! Orcas are smart!
Beyond The Tide: Kayaking With Killer Whale – cool to see them in their enviorment.
2) Freediving With Orcas Featuring Underwater Photographer Jacques de Vos
I love watching underwater photographs of the sea. I can’t swim but would love to look at the underwater sea life.
Video #5 was cool seeing them swim together in a big line formation.
Video# 7 – Nature can be cruel but then again that’s the harsh truth.
Animals in captivity is an awful sight!!
Fin whale was interesting.
that was nice swimming with the killer whales